The 7th Inter-Asia Popular Music Studies (IAPMS) Conference Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
23-25 July, 2020
Organised by Inter-Asia Popular Music Studies Group (IAPMS Group)
Hosted by
Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Abstract Submissions Deadline
15 December 2019
Theme: Asia’s Sonic (under)Currents and Currencies
The recent international popularity of Korean pop groups BTS and Blackpink placed Asia from passive recipients to active participants of otherwise US and UK dominated global pop music. However, the extent in which they represent and personify the rich undercurrent of popular music circulation in Asia remains debatable in Asia’s culturally diverse landscapes. While the digital platform and social media as well as travel have intensified the flows of popular music participation, it is probably premature to idealistically suggest the levelling of more enduring historical and cultural boundaries and borders. The post•global or post•digital condition needs discussion.
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